A California resident and a graduate in psychology from Roosevelt University, Jacob M. Graff is the CEO of an eldercare company. While working in the field for over three decades, Jacob M. Graff has overseen assisted living, nursing care, and residential living.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults are admitted to nursing homes due to various health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, heart disease, high blood pressure, and arthritis.

Nursing homes, also known as skilled nursing facilities, offer long-term accommodation and nursing services for seniors. Older adults who need long-term treatment in a nursing home facility have serious physical or mental health issues that necessitate round-the-clock nursing and personal care. These facilities provide the highest level of care for seniors who need medical attention, but do not need to be admitted to a hospital.

With the ability to treat those following a hospital discharge, many nursing homes also offer short-term rehabilitative services. Nursing home rehabilitation programs assist seniors suffering from an injury, trauma, or health condition with regaining mobility and strength before they can resume regular activities.